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9/11 Reflections

Tech. Sgt. Tavarus Roberts, 51st Fighter Wing Security Forces defender On Sept. 11, 2001, My Dad, picked me up from school with a very concerned look on his face. I asked what’s going on and he explained how our nation was under attack after two planes crashed into the World Trade Center. He explained to me how important and how large those buildings were and what it could mean for our nation. When I realized what was actually happening it hit me that my mom was flying to New York that day. He got choked up when he told me he had been trying to call her for hours but no response. As you can imagine the frustration and concern was at an all-time high. We turned on the news and watched replays of the planes hitting the twin towers. It was crazy and unbelievable. I immediately got angry and asked my dad how what we could do. My Dad is a Marine, he knew we were definitely going to respond as a nation, but didn’t know how. I remember praying so hard that my mom wasn’t on one of those planes that crashed. Tears rolled down our faces due to the worry and concern for her. I’m sure my dad cried out of frustration but he would put his fist over his mouth and go to his room. I remember when my mom called and we were filled with so much relief. She said she had tried to call but everything was down and the airport was in total chaos. It was something she had never imagined happening. Our nation will forever remember the fallen that day and we’re blessed to be able to serve.
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9/11 Reflections

Senior Master Sergeant Kesler, 51st Fighter Wing First Sergeant Right when I turned the TV on the second plane hit the World Trade Center. I’ll never forget it. I was assigned to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea on Sept. 11, 2001. I knew we were going to war, but I just didn’t know with who. It was very obvious that this was an attack on our nation. As a First Sergeant, our focus has always been to take care of our troops. Afghanistan and Iraq has been our life for the past 20 years. I can say we know how veterans of previous conflicts feel about their service in Vietnam, Korean and other wars. I think a lot about the men and women who defended our nation and think about individuals that have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Participants carried one of these cards during each of their stair climbs to honor a first responder during a 20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2021. The 51st Fighter Wing commander and command chief led the charge in commemorating the fallen but climbing 10 flights of stairs, 11 times in honor of a fallen first responder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Lt. Col. David Lycan, 51st Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron commander, left, stands alongside defenders during the culmination of a 20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2021. Military service members and civilians assigned to Team Osan gathered to reflect on the tragic attacks claiming the lives of thousands of Americans in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Col. Joshua Wood, 51st Fighter Wing commander, climbs 110 flights of stairs wearing fire fighter equipment during a 20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2021. Immediately after the ceremony, 51st CES fire fighters climbed 10 flights of stairs, 11 times in honor of a fallen first responder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Fire fighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron and 51st Security Forces Squadron stand in formation to represent the volunteers that perished during a 20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2021. Military service members and civilians assigned to Team Osan gathered to reflect on the tragic attacks claiming the lives of thousands of Americans in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Col. Joshua Wood, 51st Fighter Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Justin Apticar, 51st Fighter Wing command chief, prepare to climb 110 flights of stairs during a 20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2021. Immediately after the ceremony, 51st CES fire fighters climbed 10 flights of stairs, 11 times in honor of a fallen first responder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Airmen recite the names of 20 fallen first responders during a 20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2021. Military service members and civilians assigned to Team Osan gathered to reflect on the tragic attacks claiming the lives of thousands of Americans in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Col. Joshua Wood, 51st Fighter Wing commander, stands with fire fighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron before climbing 110 flights of stairs during a 20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2021. Immediately after the ceremony, 51st CES fire fighters climbed 10 flights of stairs, 11 times in honor of a fallen first responder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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908th SAPR

During the October Unit Training Assembly, the 908th Airlift Wing will be training Airmen to facilitate the SAPR Stand-Down Day small group discussions.
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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. FF25-1 brought together U.S. and ROK units from across the Pacific theater, with aerial refueling playing a critical role in enabling effective operations across the vast region. The F-35 is assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, Marine Corps Air station Iwakuni, Japan, and the KC-135 is assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)
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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dimagio Carey, 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron, KC-134 Stratotanker instructor boom operator, follows the checklist for stowing the boom during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. Aerial refueling during FF25-1 supported joint training for U.S. and ROKAF pilots, while giving KC-135 aircrew the chance to operate in a simulated combat environment and build readiness for potential contingency situations. The 909th is based at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)
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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edrik Gaisoa, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, left, and Senior Airman Dimagio Carey, 909th ARS KC-135 instructor boom operator, observe the approach of an aircraft during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. Aerial refueling during FF25-1 supported joint training for U.S. and ROKAF pilots, while giving KC-135 aircrew the chance to operate in a simulated combat environment and build readiness for potential contingency situations. The 909th is based at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)
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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric Rossillon, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, reviews a checklist during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. During FF25-1, U.S. service members from across the Pacific theater trained alongside ROKAF personnel, enhancing interoperability and mission readiness in a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)
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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. FF25-1 brought together U.S. and ROK units from across the Pacific theater, with aerial refueling playing a critical role in enabling effective operations across the vast region. The F-35 is assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, Marine Corps Air station Iwakuni, Japan, and the KC-135 is assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)
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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. FF25-1 brought together U.S. and ROK units from across the Pacific theater, with aerial refueling playing a critical role in enabling effective operations across the vast region. The EA-18 is assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 141, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and the KC-135 is assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dimagio Carey)
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931st ARW visits the ROK

A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus with the 931st Air Refueling Wing refuels a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 80th Fighter Squadron as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. At full operational capability, the KC-46A will be able to refuel most fixed-wing, receiver-capable aircraft. The KC-46A is equipped with a refueling boom driven by a fly-by-wire control system, and is capable of fuel offload rates required for large aircraft. Its hose and drogue system adds additional mission capability that is independently operable from the refueling boom system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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931st ARW visits the ROK

U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The KC-46A Pegasus represents the beginning of a new era in aerial refueling, providing vital capability to the U.S. Air Force and joint partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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931st ARW visits the ROK

A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 8th Fighter Wing receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The KC-46A Pegasus represents the beginning of a new era in aerial refueling, providing vital capability to the U.S. Air Force and joint partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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931st ARW visits the ROK

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 80th Fighter Squadron flies over the Republic of Korea during a routine proficiency flight Oct. 23, 2020. The 80th FS is one of two fighter squadrons assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The squadron was activated during World War II as the 80th Pursuit Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
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